Before physicians Linda Sylvester and Cynthia Anderson met at Orange Park Cancer Center in 2006, both had admired and worked with a Philadelphia charity called Living Beyond Breast Cancer. Founded in 1991 by radiation oncologist Marisa C. Weiss, M.D., that program was created in response to the public need for information, education, connection, support and […]

With the weather turning cooler, local athletes are ramping up their routines — preparing for upcoming fall and winter athletic challenges. All motivated by different goals, these local fitness gurus are committed — inspiring their neighbors to lace up and hit the pavement, gym or playing field. Granada’s Cindy Pearson is training for a half […]

Second series event serves up raucous performance at Dos Gatos – “1915 Jacksonville mayoral candidate J.E.T Bowden came back to life last month — rolling into Downtown’s Dos Gatos cocktail lounge on Sep. 19 and loudly proclaimed his support of prostitution to a more than receptive crowd of nearly 200 rowdy backers. “…This ‘social […]

Local groups promise support for ongoing maintenance – Designs for a “new and improved” San Marco Square were released last month during a community meeting hosted by District 5 City Councilwoman, Lori Boyer. Local groups also have come forward with their support of the plans, announcing new initiatives to raise funds for project maintenance […]

The vernal equinox may signal the official transition from summer to fall, but nothing puts us in the mood for autumn fun and festivities quite like the Pumpkin Patch. When the north lawn or “point” of Southside United Methodist Church transforms into a sea of orange, families come out in droves to stroll through rows […]

Before heading to the polls Nov. 6, residents will have to know more than whom they’re voting for in the presidential election. In addition to the presidential election and numerous other local, state and national races, the ballots also will include many important proposed constitutional amendments. Not sure what they all mean? Read an overview […]